Camellia 'Qiaojiaren ' (Belle Princess)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Cultivar | 'Qiaojiaren ' |
Patent Number | Protection No in China: 20120055, Registration number in the American Camellia Society: 2768 |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Shanghai Botanical Gardens, Shanghai, China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Excellent for use as hedges, border plantings or ground cover. |
Cultivation | Acidic to weak alkaline soils with full sun to partial shade. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Dark green leaves which turn a sparkling red in their youth during the spring. Roughly 7 x 3.25 cm in size. |
Flower Description | Semi-double flowers with 9-11 petals, 3 cm in diameter, a beautiful pale pink colour. Filaments and anthers a bright yellow colour. |